Medical Tourism and the Cosmetic Surgery Industry How popular is cosmetic surgery in medical tourism? According to a 2014 study conducted by researchers at the University of Leeds, voluntary plastic surgery accounts for nearly half of the medical tourism industry — and this statistic grows even higher when you account for cosmetic dental and obesity-related…
Mexico Is a Top Medical Tourism Destination Mexico has always been considered a top tourism destination, long known for its beautiful sandy beaches, rich history, and incredible biodiversity. Aside from being considered one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, Mexico is also becoming a top medical tourism destination. Recently featured on Al…
The History of Medical Tourism It’s not just a modern invention—people have been travelling around the world for medical care since the earliest civilizations existed. Medical tourism is becoming quite popular today, but its roots go back as far as 5,000 BCE. Here’s a look at a timeline of how medical tourism has grown over…
